Technology

AUTHOR(S)

Smith, Ann

PUB. DATE

September 1998

SOURCE

Progressive Grocer;Sep98, Vol. 77 Issue 9, p12

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Reports on technological developments in grocery trade as of September 1998. Joseph Co.'s debut its Chill Can technology that allows a beverage can to automatically chill itself in two minutes; No-name personal computer clones as a customer-traffic builder in European supermarkets including Germany's Aldi chain.

Reports on the grocery market in New Orleans, Louisiana, focusing on the position in which the large regional chain, Schwegmann has placed itself. How Schwegmann got into trouble; Effect that this trouble has had on Winn-Dixie; Features of some smaller retail chains; Changes to the former Canal...

Reports on the expected rebound of downtown Hartsdale in Westchester County, New York with the opening of stores in the area. International Grocers Alliance's (IGA) plan to transform the retail space into its third supermarket in the county; Brief background on the economy of Hartsdale.

The article informs that the Malaysian government has already opened 47 Kedai Rakyat 1Malaysia (KRIM) People's Shop grocery outlets out of the projected 85 outlets for the year 2012 which is aimed at assisting the people to deal with rising prices.

This section offers news briefs on the grocery trade in Great Britain as of April 2, 2011 including the clarification by warehouse club chain Makro that it has no intention to leave the British market, a consumer savings campaign launched by retailer SuperValu and the liquidation of frozen food...

Reports on the zoning received by grocery store Dick's Market, Centerville for a store on a parcel in Bountiful, Salt Lake in Utah. Store design and development assistance from Associated Food Stores; Amount of investment represented by the store; Employment opportunity; Full supermarket...

Discusses the lifetime value of a customer in the grocery business. Underrated importance of grocery stores in bringing consumer products to the market; Corporate good citizenship practiced by some stores in cases of disasters; Marketers and retailers' use of Super Bowl XXVIII for marketing and...

The article presents opinions from readers on various community issues in St. Charles, Missouri, including Lindenwood University's alleged power over the town, the need for grocery stores in the area and praises for people who have landscaped their yards.

Announces the Calgary Co-operative Association and its employees have reached a tentative agreement on proposed wage cuts with the help of a mediator. The Co-op is attempting to ensure its survival in the groceries market.